Firmly established one of the country's top restaurants

At Chapter One, we believe that offering value for money is just as important as award-winning food. The three course a la carte menu is available for lunch & dinner for £44.95 for three courses and on a Monday - Saturday lunchtime there is also a Menu Du Jour for £26.95 for three courses. We also offer a less formal brasserie menu available Monday - Saturday lunchtimes.

Chapter One in Kent is Modern, stylish and comfortable

Andrew McLeish’s relaxing venue sees crisply linened tables and gastronomic prints set a refined tone. He has struck a nigh perfect balance here between assured contemporary cooking with plenty of surprises and a pressing need to offer value.

AA Restaurant Guide 2019

Recent renovations have only increased support of this "busy and buzzy” local venue that does the old-fashioned things supremely well.

Good Food Guide 2020

Back to its best” – long-time chef Andy McLeish and his business partner purchased this well-known site in late 2017, and have re-established it as one of the major destinations on the fringes of south east London and beyond.

Hardens 2019

This long-standing restaurant has many regulars; its wide-ranging menus offering keenly priced, carefully prepared modern European dishes. Cooking is light and delicate, mixing classic and modern flavours.

Michelin 2019

Keen out-of-town prices combined with pleasingly elegant decor, capable service and clever cooking make Chapter One well worth a drive